The little tiger

Nicola Killen

Book - 2023

As Ollie practices her roar in her new tiger suit, a gust of wind carries her to a forest where a group of animals throw her a birthday party.

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Subjects
Genres
Picture books
Published
New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2023.
Language
English
Main Author
Nicola Killen (author)
Edition
First US edition
Item Description
"A Paula Wiseman Book."
"Originally published in Great Britain in 2023 by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd."--Page facing title page.
Die-cut pages.
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Audience
Ages 4-8.
Grades K-1.
ISBN
9781665940986
Contents unavailable.
Review by Kirkus Book Review

The fifth in a series of wonder-filled, special-event-themed books. Ollie, a small child with skin the color of the page, previously seen sporting rabbit, reindeer, bear, and kitten costumes, here takes on the persona of a very gentle tiger. It's not springtime, winter holiday, back-to-school time, or Halloween; it's her birthday, and she's received a tiger suit. As she is "practicing her roar," alone with the cat, she spots a gigantic bunch of balloons outside the window and races out. Though she runs and runs, they almost float away, and she considers giving up. Then she remembers she's a tiger and, roaring, she persists. With a huge leap she grabs them, and they lift her aloft. She flies for a while, then drops softly down and, "determined," follows a path through some (oddly bare) trees, to find…a surprise party for her, with all her animal friends! Activities include a treasure hunt, a freeze dance, blowing and popping bubbles, and a birthday lunch with cake. Of course she thanks everyone, and "drifting gently home," she gives a "joyful roar." Tender, textured grayscale lines and touches of watercolor render the magic of a "birthday she would always remember" completely believable. Another sweet celebration of imagination. (Picture book. 3-6) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.